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A traditional local dessert made from fresh papayas grown in São Domingos, typically served with goat cheese.
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Made by slowly caramelizing green or semi-ripe papayas with sugar, this dessert is an essential finish to meals in the São Domingos area. It is typically paired with homemade hard goat cheese (queijo de terra), creating a sweet and savory contrast famous throughout Cabo Verde. See the Map to find traditional sweet shops.
The recipe, passed down through generations, is flavored with cinnamon sticks and cloves during the simmering process.
Ingredients
- 1 kg green papaya (grated or sliced)
- 750g sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4-5 whole cloves
- Local goat cheese for serving
Preparation
- Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and cut into thin slices or grate.
- In a large pot, combine the papaya and sugar, letting it sit until it releases its juices.
- Add the cinnamon and cloves, then simmer over low heat until the papaya becomes translucent and the syrup thickens.
- Let it cool and serve alongside a slice of local goat cheese.
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